The Jovoy fragrances in our selection, by material
Amber and gourmand
Among the ambers is Ambre Premier, an oriental that opens on a sweet cotton-candy note and then leaves a voluptuous, opulent trail on the skin. Pavillon Rouge plays on the amber and vanilla aromas of rum and whiskey, and the house suggests it for both day and night.
Patchouli, musk and woods
Psychedelique is a tribute to the patchouli of the 1970s, in a woody, opulent version. Musk is at the heart of Musc Pallas, which the house describes as an invisible, reassuring and protective aura, with a sillage that fills the room. Then there is 21 Conduit St, an aromatic with a fresh, fruity opening followed by a warmer phase where lavender comes through, together with a woody note and ambroxan.
Florals and chypres
Remember Me is dedicated to frangipani flowers on summer nights. Rouge Assassin is a chypre inspired by a carmine lipstick. A portrait of the Parisian femme fatale, Gardez-Moi is an openly feminine floral, with tomato leaf on top, gardenia at the heart and raspberry in the base. Finally, Touche Finale, which the house dedicates to seductive souls, is a powdery floral with mimosa, rose and heliotrope.
Citrus, green and fruity
Aqua Memorabilis opens with clementine, grapefruit and bitter orange, then moves on to violet and vetiver. L'Arbre de la Connaissance is devoted to fig, balanced between green freshness and the sunny sensuality of the fruit. Lastly, Ha Long Bay is a tribute to Vietnam built on a local mango, Xoài Cát, with spices and leather.
Aromatic and woody scents built on a story
Designed for women and men alike, L'Art de la Guerre treats seduction as a battle. It is an aromatic fougère with rhubarb on top, violet leaf at the heart and oakmoss in the base. Incident Diplomatique, which the house presents as a provocation against convention, is an aromatic woody scent with mandarin, vetiver and patchouli.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Jovoy perfume house founded?
Jovoy is a Paris perfume house founded in 1923. After decades of obscurity it was revived by François Hénin, and today each of its eaux de parfum is built on a single material or a story, from the patchouli of Psychedelique to the fig of L'Arbre de la Connaissance.
Which Jovoy perfume should I try first?
Start from the material you like best and look for the Jovoy fragrance built around it. For lavender there is the aromatic 21 Conduit St, for musk Musc Pallas, and for white flowers Remember Me, dedicated to frangipani. For fig there is L'Arbre de la Connaissance, and for patchouli Psychedelique.
What does Jovoy Psychedelique smell like?
Psychedelique is a patchouli eau de parfum. The house presents it as a tribute to the 1970s, when patchouli was the symbol of freedom at festivals from Wight to Woodstock, and reinterprets it today in a hippie-chic key, with a woody, opulent and mysterious character.
What is the difference between Ambre Premier and Pavillon Rouge?
Ambre Premier and Pavillon Rouge are both ambers, but they start from different images. Ambre Premier is an oriental the house presents as feminine, with a sweet cotton-candy opening and a voluptuous trail. Pavillon Rouge, on the other hand, recalls the amber and vanilla aromas of rum and whiskey.
Which Jovoy perfumes have citrus notes?
Aqua Memorabilis is the Jovoy eau de parfum built on citrus. It opens with a clementine that sits between fruit and peel, continues with grapefruit and bitter orange, and ends with violet and a touch of vetiver. 21 Conduit St also has a fresh, fruity opening before the lavender.
What does Jovoy Rouge Assassin smell like?
Rouge Assassin is a chypre eau de parfum inspired by a carmine lipstick, the kind used to write a fervent declaration or fiery last words on a mirror. The house presents it as a perfume of passion, jealousy and revenge, summed up in the idea that love is an assassin.
Are Jovoy perfumes unisex?
Not all of them. The house presents L'Art de la Guerre as designed for women and men alike, while it describes Gardez-Moi and Ambre Premier as having a feminine signature. For fragrances like 21 Conduit St, Pavillon Rouge or Musc Pallas, the descriptions do not point to anyone in particular.
What does Jovoy Ha Long Bay smell like?
Ha Long Bay is an eau de parfum dedicated to Vietnam and its legendary bay. It is built on a rare mango, Xoài Cát from Hoa Loc province, which has hints of peach and banana and is paired with vibrant spices and a note of leather.
